Collecting Winnings

Reply #7

Guest — Wed, 25 Apr 2001 19:34:44 GMT

Thanks much. I checked it and it's right there . . .

Reply #6

Guest — Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:59:01 GMT

oh I do agree in person is better I once mailed a ticket in and it took 12 weeks for me to get my money

Reply #5

RJOh — Sun, 22 Apr 2001 03:04:27 GMT

Pardon my spelling. I didn't notice the bad Q until after I hit the post. I'm reading this note twice before I post.

Reply #4

Todd — Sat, 21 Apr 2001 23:36:34 GMT

I stand corrected, it looks like you can claim tickets in VA by mail. Sorry. I'm always cautious when dealing with state lotteries, especially by mail, since I have heard some real horror stories about people who mailed lottery tickets (for prizes $100 and over) and never got their prize or tickets back! If you possibly can, it's always best to claim any lottery prize in person.-Todd

Reply #3

RJOh — Sat, 21 Apr 2001 23:06:11 GMT

Check Virgina web site at www.valottery.com. Check the FAG section and your questions are answered. Good Luck.

Reply #2

Guest — Sat, 21 Apr 2001 18:22:11 GMT

Try calling the lottery in Va. if the winning are for less then 600.oo you should be able to sign the ticket and mail it in. Just remember that if you do to send it certified and that they are like other goverment agancies they will take a long time sending you your money back.

Reply #1

Todd — Sat, 21 Apr 2001 14:21:12 GMT

You really don't have many options. The prize MUST be claimed within the state in which it was purchased. I don't believe Virginia has any provisions for cashing lottery tickets by mail (I don't know of any state that does). Somehow you or someone you know must physically claim the prize at a lottery agent anywhere in Virginia.-Todd

Collecting Winnings

Guest — Sat, 21 Apr 2001 11:51:51 GMT

I purchased a ticket in Vurginia while on vacation and now find I can't claim (a small) winnings here in my own state even though they are one of the Big Game states. What do I do without paying to claim